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Grafton braces for record crest
Flood fighters rushed to shore up an emergency levee in Grafton Tuesday after the National Weather Service issued a flood warning and raised the probable Park River crest to 16.5 feet, near the record of 16.52 feet, which has stood since 1950.
RELATED CONTENTPolk officials hear pipeline plans
Already Polk County’s biggest taxpayer at $2.7 million annually, Enbridge Pipelines soon may be paying twice that much. Two Enbridge representatives visited county commissioners Tuesday, answering questions and outlining the plans for building the Sandpiper Pipeline.
RELATED CONTENTCrookston aims to attract homeowners by giving away free land
Dr. Craig Theede’s daily commute from Grand Forks to Crookston started earlier than usual Monday. It was because he had an appointment, not with a patient but with his future home. He wanted to ensure that he would land one of 17 free housing lots, offered by the city on a first-come, first-served basis.
Prosecutors want mental health notes for man who murdered UND student
It’s been 10 years ago this month since a Minnesota prison released Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. to his Crookston home, where he lived prior to kidnapping and killing UND student Dru Sjodin six months later.
RELATED CONTENTMinnesota DNR lifts burn bans in 32 counties
Prompted by recent rains, the Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday lifted burning restrictions in all or parts of 32 Minnesota counties, including Polk, Clearwater, Mahnomen and southern Beltrami counties.
5 arrested, 10 pounds of high-grade pot seized in Moorhead drug bust
The Moorhead Police Department arrested five people and seized 10 pounds of high-grade marijuana and a luxury SUV in a drug bust Monday.
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THE EATBEAT: My (Italian) Moon adventure
Tilapia was the last thing on my mind when I stopped for lunch at the Italian Moon on a sunny day in May. I was aiming for the salad bar that is laden with choices including soups, pasta and pizza.
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UND HOCKEY: NCHC commissioner looks at another job
The National Collegiate Hockey Conference could be losing its commissioner before the league ever begins play.
RELATED CONTENTGIRLS TRACK: A bundle of nerves -- and success
As she lines up before almost every race, Ashley Perez feels a little nervous. Nothing — not even the fact that the Nelson County freshman already is a state champion — calms those nerves.
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OUR OPINION: Federal fracking rules strike good balance
Environmentalists say they’re too loose. The energy industry and its supporters say they’re too tight.
RELATED CONTENTRYAN BAKKEN: Merry band of losers
The sight of my handsome mug shot on this page today should tell you at least one thing: I and my co-workers playing Powerball didn’t win the big prize.
RELATED CONTENTMARILYN HAGERTY: ‘Air Mail Week,’ state marble championship marked ’38
Marbles and knothole gangs caught the fancy of children around Grand Forks 75 years ago. The second annual state marble tournament was held here on a lot across from the YMCA on Fifth Street.
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Featured Staff Blogs
RUMMAGING WITH RYAN CONTESTSuzanne Bott, Langdon, ND and Tressa Setness, Thompson, ND
Here is a photo ofwinner Suzanne Bott and her guest Tressa Setness standing withRyan Bakkenafter rummaging on Friday, May 17, 2013. ...
5/21/13 at 5:00 PM
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA HOCKEYESPN: Hakstol is NCAA's top NHL-coach candidate
There's been buzz in hockey circles for a few years that some higher-ups in NHL organizations are high on UND coach Dave Hakstol, and now it has been brought out in public. ESPN posted a story today,...
5/21/13 at 4:20 PM
GRAND FORKS GOURMET'The Kegs' Now Open for the Summer
While today isn't exactly a great day to hit up the drive-in, the Kegs in Grand Forks is finally open for the summer. So hop into your car and head down for some delicious onion rings, sloppy joes an...
5/21/13 at 1:47 PM
NIE ROCKS!Sacred Heart 5th Graders
Monday, May 20, 2013, Tracy Bergum's 5th grade students from Sacred Heart School in East Grand Forks visited the Grand Forks Herald downtown office. Thanks for coming - we enjoyed your visit! ...
5/21/13 at 9:18 AM
CAPITOL CHATTERCapitol, floods, veterans, disaster bills end 2013 legislative session
By Don Davis The Minnesota Legislature ended a historic 2013 session seconds before midnight Monday after voting to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans...
5/21/13 at 1:16 AM
Featured Area Voices
IN THE BLACKImpromptu Freezer Cooking Session
This evening I used some spaghetti sauce to put on meatloaf I was warming up for supper. I had made meatloaf a few weeks ago and froze the leftovers in individual sized portions. I also boiled past...
5/21/13 at 9:04 PM
LET'S TALK KIDSLike a diamond in the sky
A diamond has four sides and looks a bit like a square but it has different angles. It has two parallel sides. Draw a diamond for your child to see as you explain this fun shape. Another good way to ...
5/21/13 at 7:35 PM
THE DULLUM FILERelay for Life Promo
Copy for May 31st Grand Forks Relay for Life Promo. ...
5/21/13 at 7:13 PM
TWINS RUBESTwins Starters Putting the Pressure On
In 2010, the inaugural season at Target Field, Carl Pavano started 32 games for the AL Central Champion Minnesota Twins. Pavano went 17-11 with a 3.75 ERA, including a league-leading 7 complete games....
5/21/13 at 4:47 PM
THE WANNABE BIRDERWarbler fallout
Not to get too technical, but a fallout -- when it comes to migratory birds -- occurs when there are no birds one day and birds are thick the next. It's affected by weather conditions, or perhaps by m...
5/21/13 at 4:09 PM
AP Newswire
Fire chief says search for survivors of massive Oklahoma tornado is nearly complete
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a ma...State Wires: ND | MN
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